40th Anniversary
Reception with U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

National Institute for Aviation Research
at Wichita State University


Join us for a reception with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran  on Monday, Dec. 15 at Wichita State University. During the event, we will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and cut the ribbon on the NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research building. While not yet formally open, attendees will experience a sneak peak at this unique new facility. 

WHO: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

WHAT: Reception & NIAR’s 40th anniversary celebration
Ribbon-cutting for the NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research

WHEN: Monday, December 15, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT

WHERE: NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research at Wichita State University
1907 Innovation Blvd, Wichita, KS 67208

RSVP: RSVPs are due by 12:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Dec. 12.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED. 

Parking arrival guide for Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Building